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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

Cannabis Law Report

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Many states also took actions facilitating the expungement or sealing of past marijuana convictions.

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California: State Grants Access to Medical Cannabis in Hospitals for Terminally-Ill Patients, Ryan’s Law

Cannabis Law Report

Ryan’s Law” will expand end-of-life treatment and pain relief options for Californians. September 28, 2021. It’s been a long time coming. but at long last CA Senator Ben Huseo can eventually announce the following. It does not apply to patients receiving emergency care, and smoking and vaping cannabis is expressly prohibited.

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Federal Cannabis Legislation Roundup: Summer 2021

SpeedWeed

. Federal cannabis reform hasn’t passed into law, but it’s not for lack of trying. In 2021 alone, several high-profile cannabis bills have been proposed in both chambers of Congress, while others have been promised later this year. Announced) February 2021. March 2021 – passed April 2021 . Ed Perlmutter (D-CO).

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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Memo to Congress: Fix the Farm Bill

Project CBD

8 Safety Issues Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids This new generation of designer drugs is reminiscent of “Spice,” “K2,” and other synthetic cannabinoids that emerged in the illicit drug market in the early 2000s. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids.

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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

To access the portal, click here. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. The survey recruited almost 2,000 participants across 262 zip codes during the winter of 2021. It was conducted in partnership with Advocates for Human Potential Inc.,